Learn How Pepperdine Libraries Cultivates a Community of Belonging Through Cultural Exhibitions and Programming

For more than 50 years, Payson Library has been a prominent feature on Pepperdine University’s Malibu campus. As one of the campus's oldest buildings, Payson Library has prioritized not only the preservation of historically and educationally significant texts but also adapting to changing technologies and the evolving needs of students. Following a comprehensive renovation in 2017, Payson Library reopened with a fresh, contemporary design and technological enhancements tailored to meet the study needs of modern students. While the initial intent for the renovation was to modernize and improve features of the existing building, the University took the opportunity to reposition Payson Library as a destination for students, faculty, and staff to interact socially and academically in meaningful ways.

Learn about the different art exhibitions and programming happening at Payson Library on the University Newsroom and visit the recently opened exhibition Living Epistle: Art of Steve Prince, available for viewing in the Boone Special Collections and Archives center now until November 10, 2024.